SurfaceCodes

Surface Codes

draftFHIR Core package4.3.0complete11 concepts

This value set includes a smattering of FDI tooth surface codes.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/FDI-surface
ID
surface
Version
4.3.0
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (11)

CodeDisplayDefinition
MMesialThe surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline (middle) of the face.
OOcclusalThe chewing surface of posterior teeth.
IIncisalThe biting edge of anterior teeth.
DDistalThe surface of a tooth that faces away from the midline of the face.
BBuccalThe surface of a posterior tooth facing the cheeks.
VVentralThe surface of a tooth facing the lips.
LLingualThe surface of a tooth facing the tongue.
MOMesioclusalThe Mesioclusal surfaces of a tooth.
DODistoclusalThe Distoclusal surfaces of a tooth.
DIDistoincisalThe Distoincisal surfaces of a tooth.
MODMesioclusodistalThe Mesioclusodistal surfaces of a tooth.